When working on a picture it’s easy for things to look “right” after a time, even when there’s a drawing error. Here’s a list of several ways I use to check my work, looking for drawing errors, or weak design. Shrink it I shrink my work to check if the design...
Sep302015
Checking My Work
Sep232015
In Art as in Yoga
I recently started taking yoga classes again. One mindset that is encouraged is to be in the present moment and listen to what your body feels like or what it can or can’t do just now. Lately I’m finding this translates over to juggling art, business, and life in...
Sep162015
Voodoo Queen (Woman of Power) in Progress
A few weeks ago I showed my drawing for this painting. This week how about some color studies? Gouache! I wanted something fast drying, yet still able to be manipulated once down on the paper, and something mostly opaque. Gouache. Watercolor was my first love so I enjoy gouache....
Sep112015
On Week Piggy Print Sale!
Spread some smiles with “This Little Piggy” This is an older creation. For one week I’ve reduced the price of my limited edition prints ($40 instead of $50) and note card pack ($12 instead of $15). Pricing good through September 18, 2015 Temporary Price Reduction: $50 $40 “This Little...
Sep92015
New Art: Voodoo Queen (Woman of Power)
Work in progress: Pencil drawing on Canson Vidalon Vellum (plus a little digital to make the scan look more like the drawing).
Sep22015
Rippled Drawings
Drawing on Vellum For the past several projects, I’ve been using Canson Vidalon Translucent Vellum for my drawings. I like the surface. I also like being able to have my line drawing on one side and develop the values on the other (that way I don’t lose my drawing...
Aug192015
Available Dragon Eye Art
Update: All 4 Mini paintings have been sold. The drawings are still available! Two sold. Two remain. I have two dragon eye paintings available for purchase. The oil paintings are about 2″x2″ and are framed at 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″. Each painting is strung with wire across the...
Aug132015
Gen Con 2015 Review
Gen Con Art Show 2015 Review This year was even better than last year. I had some great conversations, learned some cool information about parrots, got to hang with my art buddies, and met some new folks. The set-up Originally my space looked like this. Bear falls drawing and...
Aug52015
One Woman Show
Art Show in Jordan, Minnesota I’m pleased to announce that a selection of my art will be on display August 5 through November 30, 2015 at Cheryl Hawkins Tax and Accounting. The show features eight still life and imaginative works, including a rare pastel painting. All pieces are available...
Jul222015
Gen Con 2015
Next week I’ll be at Gen Con, July 30 – August 2, 2015. I’ll have originals and limited edition prints available. Bear Falls will be there. I’ll also have my dragon eye drawings and paintings on display and available for purchase. I’m really pleased with how I designed the...